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Six of the best Android smartphones: June 2016

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  • Samsung Galaxy S7

    Samsung Galaxy S7

    Without a doubt, the flagship of Android handsets.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.1-inch quad HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (576 pixels-per-inch)
    • Snapdragon 820 processor (the Samsung Exynos chipset is used in some regions)
    • 4GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh battery
    • MicroSD card slot
    • 12-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Wireless charging support
    • Water- and dust-resistant to IP68
    • Color options: Gold Platinum and Black Onyx
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Google Nexus 6P

    Google Nexus 6P

    The Nexus 6P is an odd beast indeed.

    From a tech point of view it's a powerhouse, with its sharp display and powerful Snapdragon 810 processor. But the exterior is something that might not appeal to all - it's bulky and top-heavy and the fingerprint reader is placed in an odd spot.

    It also ditches the much-loved wireless charging feature.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 pixels AMOLED multi-touch display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 with Adreno 430
    • 3GB of RAM
    • 12.3-megapixel rear camera
    • 8-megapixel front camera
    • Non-user-replaceable 3450mAh Li-Ion battery
    • Colors: Aluminum, Graphite, Frost.
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G5

    LG G5

    LG takes its previous flagship smartphone and brings it up to 2016 standards. It also brings back the user-replaceable battery.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.3-inch quad HD IPS display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution (554 pixels-per-inch)
    • Snapdragon 820 with an Adreno 530 GPU
    • 4GB of RAM
    • Removable Li-Ion 2,800 mAh battery
    • MicroSD card slot
    • Dual rear cameras; a 16-megapixel camera with a 78-degree field of view, and an 8-megapixel camera with a 135-degree field of view
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Color options: Silver, Titan, Gold, and Pink
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    Not a fan of the huge Android smartphones that seem to be all the rage these days? Then the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact could be worth a look. This is essentially an Xperia Z5 crammed into a more compact shell.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
    • 4.6-inch HD 720p (1280 x 720) Triluminos display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with Adreno 430
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 23-megapixel rear camera
    • 5-megapixel front camera
    • 2700mAh Li-Ion battery
    • Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
    • Colors: White, Graphite Black, Coral, yellow.
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    Not the most powerful handset by far, but the Motorola Moto G is one of the best handsets for the money, doubly so given that you can buy it unlocked for under $200.

    Tech specs:

    • Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    • 5.0 inch 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Quad-core Snapdragon 410 with 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 with Adreno 306 GPU
    • 1GB of RAM in the 8GB storage version, 2GB in the 16GB storage version
    • 8/16GB of storage
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery
    • 13-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Micro SD card support
    • IPX7 certified - water resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes
    • Color options: Black and White, but with many accent and trim options
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • HTC One M9

    HTC One M9

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
    • 5.0 inch 1080 x 1920 pixel Super LCD3 capacitive display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 CPU with Adreno 430
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery
    • 20-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 4-megapixel front-facing camera
    • FM radio
    • Quick Charge support
    • Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink
    Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT) | Topic: Hardware

  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • Google Nexus 6P
  • LG G5
  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)
  • HTC One M9

Let's take a look a selection of the very best Android handsets currently available.

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Samsung Galaxy S7

Without a doubt, the flagship of Android handsets.

Tech spec:

  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • 5.1-inch quad HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (576 pixels-per-inch)
  • Snapdragon 820 processor (the Samsung Exynos chipset is used in some regions)
  • 4GB of RAM
  • Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh battery
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 12-megapixel rear-facing camera
  • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Wireless charging support
  • Water- and dust-resistant to IP68
  • Color options: Gold Platinum and Black Onyx
Published: June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | June 7, 2016 -- 15:03 GMT (08:03 PDT) | Topic: Hardware

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